Photographer's Note

Opposed to other beaches in Cuba where one can only find tourists, Playas del Este is very popular among the habaneros, who can frequently enjoy these warm waters thanks to their closeness to the city.
With 8 kilometers of good quality sand, Santa María del Mar is the longest beach of the north littoral of Havana. In Santa María del Mar, tourists can enjoy catamaran rides, rent jet skis, sail boats, rowboats and explore its many other attractions.

Just the sort of shot to cheer us as we look out on a grey February morning!
Nice use of thirds in your composition, where the palm tree connects all areas of the shot.
The mystery - one tree, three shadows!

Buongiorno Luciano,
You mentioned the sand, and I must say it is really wonderful sand along the beach.
Photo with the palm in mid-pic., is divided between the blue-tourquise sea, and yellow sea-shore, and blue sky aloft.
Amazing paradise. Lovely.
Ike

Hello Luciano,
apart from the beauty of this spectacular seascape,it´s a great noticed scene with very suitable title.You had a good eye for this scene.Awesome view and excellent work!
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

Hello Luciano.
Your Cuban adventure brings back many excellent images. I like this lonely palm and the two beach bags with the missing people. The emerald water and blue sky is a dream of a place.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jusni

Apart from being a lovely shot Luciano, it is quite amusing too! I like your unconventional placement of the palm, it's central positioning is balanced symmetrically by the two sun bathers. The colours are magic, the shifts of hue in the sea gorgeous. An image that calls us to pack and go! Warm regards rosemary

Hello Luciano,
beautiful picture with fantastic light, colours and clarity. Superb composition with the lovely generous tree leaning diagonally against the splendid background and filling the cadre. Amazing and amusing!
All the best,
Ourania

Haha, you like the beaches, everywhere you look for sand, palms and sea. I like it too, but one day in month trip is usually enough. Similar like Ngapali, beautiful colour of water (warm probably). But there instead of lying in shadow I preferred to go to the village.
have a nice weekend

Hello Luciano,
What an amazing scenery, what a perfect capture !
It evokes a desire for a long lasting vacation.
Perfect poc and layout, wonderfull colors.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Just the sort of picture we need to cheer us up during a cold and grim February!

A beautiful yet simple composition, the shadows of the palm trees falling serendipitously on the two little piles of belongings but the single tall tree making a strong statement. Beautiful layers of pale sand, deep blue/green sea and a clear blue sky with just a smattering of fluffy white clouds.